Now that the election is over, the real work begins. Get off to a strong start -- learn from experienced elected officials and public administrators by attending the Leadership Boot Camp for Newly Elected Officials - 2014.

Once you're in office, it’s not all congratulatory messages from friends and neighbors. People who’ve known you for years will start treating you differently. Citizens will expect you to master the details of every issue, or attend every public event in town.

You’ll endure seemingly endless meetings, eye-straining staff reports, and countless hours of public testimony. You’ll face the challenges of working with strong-minded, passionate colleagues. They, too, are elected independently, striving to make good decisions– just like you.

Now’s the time to think about what winning might really mean – and how to make the most of it.